Braid It!: 30 Cool and Easy Hair-Braid Tutorials - Hardcover

Jessy Linton; Taiba Akhuetie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1784880531 ISBN 13: 9781784880538

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK), 2016

Synopsis

Braid It! is a celebration of heritage, girl power and fierce hair. Braid experts and best friends Jessy Linton and Taiba Akhuetie of Keash Braids, show you how to start with basic braiding techniques - such as French braids and Fishtail plaits - and transform them into cutting-edge designs. This is the authentic DIY guide to getting your hair perfectly plaited at home.

Try out more than 30 cult styles, including the gorgeous braided Heart Undercut and festival-ready Headband, along with edgy Wavy Braids and Playgirl Bunny for a real statement look. As well as braid ideas, discover how to apply temporary colour to your hair to create amazing Ombre Braids and Rainbow Roots; add sparkle with gems, rings, glitter and even safety pins! With styles for all hair types (long, short, straight, curly or afro), up-dos, kiss curls, and even braid styles for boys; there is something in here for absolutely everyone. You can even take a quiz to find out which celebrity is your braid-style soul mate!

Packed with industry tips, tricks and hacks to up your braid game and make your hair happy, Braid It! will show you how, with a little patience and practice, braids are an easy and exciting way to update your look.

About this title

About the Author

JESSY LINTON and TAIBA AKHUETIE run the pop-up salon Keash Braids.

From the Back Cover

This is a celebration of heritage, youth culture and girl power. Featuring over 30 inspiring hair styles, braid experts Jessy Linton and Taiba Akhuetie show you how to take the basic braiding techniques - such as French plaits and Dutch braids - and turn them into more cutting-edge designs. Braid styles include the gorgeous heart-braid undercut and braided headband to more edgy motifs like crossover braids, swirls and planted high-buns. Packed with industry tips and tricks, there are also tutorials on popular hairstyles from kiss-curls to twisted knots, and simple ways to colour and adorn your hair with gems, rings, glitter and even safety pins! So whether you're going to a festival, a wedding or just a fun night out, Braid It! will show you how, with a little practice, braids are an easy way to glam-up your look.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784880531
• ISBN 13: 9781784880538
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96